fire risk assessment at quite a large expense

[Tom Sutton]

I own a flat in a converted Victorian house that has been split into 2 flats. There is a very small communal area which measures 2.5 x 1.5. A new management company is I insisting they do a fire risk assessment at quite a large expense.

1) can I do this myself and if not how much should one cost?

See above a recent inquiry and the management company is the RP. Any observations.

[Golden]

Tom, technically the RP does have to carry out a FRA although if I was a tenant it may be prudent to moan about the cost if they think it is excessive - I think they have them by the short and curlies. Cost for that should be no more than £XXX particularly if its a post 1991 conversion.

[AnthonyB]

Well the cost might not exceed £100 for a non third party accredited sole trader.....but it shouldn't be too excessive I agree!

[Tom Sutton]

Thanks guys.

[Golden]

Well the cost might not exceed £100 for a non third party accredited sole trader.....but it shouldn't be too excessive I agree!

Plus expenses of course!!

OK may be a little more but to be honest it should take about 30 minutes to survey and an hour to write up!

[The Colonel]

As a third party accredited sole trader I quite often undertake very similar sized assessments for a local property management co at  £XX and less for reviews. Sounds like the agent may be adding on their costs as well. I normally undertake 5 to 7 at a time which keeps cost down for both myself and the letting agent. Anthony your about right on times.

[kurnal]

Guys please be careful. We must not discuss fees as this may be a breach of Competition Law.